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Arizona Fire Departments

Desert departments expanding wildland interface and heat emergency protocols.

Phoenix and Tucson seeking 100+ firefighter/paramedics in 2025.

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Phoenix Fire Department

Municipal

Phoenix, Arizona

  • Stations: 60+ coverage
  • Staffing: 1,600 career firefighters
  • Specialty units: Wildland interface, technical rescue, EMS transport
  • Established: 1886
📞 (602) 262-6011🌐 Official site

Tucson Fire Department

Municipal

Tucson, Arizona

  • Stations: 27+ coverage
  • Staffing: 650 career firefighters
  • Specialty units: Wildland interface, technical rescue, community risk reduction
📞 (520) 791-4512🌐 Official site

About Arizona Fire Departments

Arizona has 2 featured fire departments ranging from large metropolitan agencies to smaller volunteer organizations. These departments serve communities across the state with diverse operational needs and specialties.

The state's fire service includes approximately 35% of departments that operate as combination or volunteer organizations, reflecting the strong tradition of community-based emergency services throughout Arizona.

Desert departments expanding wildland interface and heat emergency protocols. Many departments are actively recruiting and expanding their capabilities to meet growing community needs.